Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 8 July 1977 · 05:39 local in London
1977-07-08 04:39 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 05:39 local time in London on 8 July. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
42°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
8 Jul
1977
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (42°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 05:39 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
00:41
Next moonset
13:48
Next events
Calendar →Jul 1977
16
New Moon
Not visible09:37 local · Sat, Sat 16 Jul · Moon 36°
Jul 1977
23
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon20:38 local · Sat, Sat 23 Jul · Moon 23°
Jul 1977
30
Full Moon
Below horizon11:52 local · Sat, Sat 30 Jul · Moon -50°
Aug 1977
6
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:40 local · Sat, Sat 6 Aug · Moon -15°